Burnsville, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 3-15 (2026) § 3-15-10
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A property owner that leases the subject property as set forth on the following list is exempt from the rental licensing requirements of this chapter but not other regulations or codes applicable to structures or properties. Retail/commercial/industrial or other non-residential rental activities. Nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential facilities or portions thereof licensed or registered and inspected by the State Departments of Health or Human Services. Group homes, independent living units, assisted living, board and lodging homes, and other residential facilities or portions thereof that do not have a facility license or registration issued by the State subject to this chapter, including those that provide support services for their residents or that receive program reimbursement or financial assistance. Rented rooms within an owner-occupied dwelling unit. Up to 3 nonrelated individuals are allowed. Residential property that has been sold on a contract for deed so long as the vendee occupies the property and the sale document used to memorialize the sale is a Minnesota uniform conveyancing blank or is recorded with the Dakota County Recorder's Office and a copy is provided to the City upon request. The following are exemptions to fee requirements: licensing fees and conversion fees do not apply to a dwelling owned by a member of the United States Armed Services who is on active duty and the property is rented to another person during the time of active duty. The owner must provide the City with a copy of the owner's current military orders and must occupy the property when not on active duty as the owner's primary residence. (Ord. 1443, 12-5-2017) HISTORY Amended by Ord. 1585 on 4/28/2023
Burnsville's Ch. 3-15 Rental Licensing § 3-15-10 identifies several categories of rental property that are not required to obtain a rental license under Chapter 3-15, though those properties remain subject to all other applicable building and property codes. Exempt categories include non-residential rentals, certain state-licensed care facilities, rooms rented within an owner-occupied home (up to three unrelated individuals), and properties sold on a qualifying contract for deed where the buyer lives on-site. Additionally, active-duty U.S. Armed Services members who rent out their primary residence during deployment are exempt from licensing and conversion fees, provided they supply the City with a copy of their military orders.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Burnsville should review § 3-15-10 carefully to determine whether their rental arrangement falls within one of the listed exemptions before assuming a license is unnecessary. Compliant operators in exempt categories—such as those renting rooms within their own occupied home or holding a qualifying contract-for-deed sale—still maintain their properties in accordance with all other applicable codes and ordinances. Active-duty military owners who claim the fee exemption under § 3-15-10 generally keep a copy of current military orders on hand to provide to the City upon request, and they plan to reoccupy the property as their primary residence when not on active duty.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you rent a unit in Burnsville, § 3-15-10 clarifies that certain property types—such as rooms in an owner-occupied home or facilities licensed by state health agencies—may not be subject to the City's rental licensing chapter, though all other housing codes and regulations still apply to those properties. Understanding whether your rental is exempt can be relevant if you believe a code violation exists, since you may still have recourse through other municipal or state enforcement channels regardless of licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help you understand which protections and complaint processes apply to your specific type of rental arrangement under Burnsville's regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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